davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
LETTER FROM SHANE.

The Fourth of July was very quietly spent in
this section, excepting the noise made by reap
Ing and moving machines and the small boys
shooting cracker.
Sunday. the 81. was Children's Day at West
Liberty NJ. e. Church. There was large turn
out and the singing and speaking were fine.
Politics in the seventh district are very quiet
There is no fight as yet In this district Here are
the names of the candidates. Thomas G. Rut-
LEDGE or New Market, for register of Wills; Al
bert Mayse for Treasurer; Keller Downs for
Sheriff; Henry s. Wright for County Commits
sioner; George Cameron for Judge of Orphans
Court. We don't want to send man to the Leg
islature from this district. We have plenty of
aspirants for that position, but none of them are
fit to make laws for when man cannot govern
himself he is not competent TO make laws to
govern other people.
Sunday reunion will be held in Mr.. Isaac
Bakers Woods, near Gorsuch Mills, on Saturday,
the 10th. We anticipate grand time and large
turn out as number of very able speakers will
be there.
We sympathize very much with Bel Air In the
loss OF so great and able man as Mr.. Henry W.
Archer, but when death enters there is no de-
fence. e. NJ
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
The Late Hon. Henry W. Archer.

In the death of Hon. Henry w. Archer not
only Hartford county but the entire State has
suffered great loss. His abilities as q law
yer were pie-eminenta and hisjudgment in pub
lie affairs keen, penetrating and just. He
was not "politiciaD," in the ordinary accep-
tation OF the term, but he possessed the more
exalted qualities of a statesman. Unselish
with regard to his personal advancement he
was DESTROYS only OF securing the interests
and the rights Of the whole people. Nor was
he willing to seek this good end by devious
ways, but always pursued the manly, straight
forward, honest course. He would not lower
his high standard ofpoltical morals to gain
any office within the gift of the people.
His services as member of the Constitu-
tional Convention of 1867 entitled him 10 the
gratitude ofthe people of Maryland and he
left the impress Of his broad, comprehensive
and enlightened mind upon the instrument
framed by that body.
He was close, logical, forcible speaker,
and his knowledge of the principles of law,
gained from 53 years of constant practice in
pIOIeoSlUH, HlLl u dDtd-
gonist in any court. He seldom made
political speech, but when impelled to do SO
by sense Of duty to his fellow-citizens, no
man was listened to with more respectful at
tention and his words not only carried con-
viction with them but aroused his hearers 10
enthusiasm.
His industry and devotion to his profession
were remarkable and his uninterrupted good
health enabled him to accomplish an unusual
amount of work. He never dishonored his
profession by single unworthy act and his
private life and character were above re-
proach.
He died as doubtless he could have wished
TO die-in the harness-in the height of his
usefulness and influence, with mental vigor
unlmpaired and enjoying the confidence and
esteem of his fellow citizens.
The death of such man is public Gala.
nifty and to many, outside of his relatives, it
will be felt as q personal, irreparable loss
He was honored while living, and dying he
shall not fall
Like dropping flowers. that no man notceth;
but ike q great branch of some sturdy tree,
hent In tempest and flung down to death,
:, Thick with green Leakage, SO that piteously,
Each passer-by that ruin shuddereth,
And saith: The gap this branch has left is
wide,
Tho loss thereof can mover be supplied"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15

BEL AIR NoTEs.-Thcrc are letters uncalled
for in the Bel Air Postofice for Miss Emma
Dora Buchannon, jamie Bold, W. A. Thompson
and Isaac w. Kerlin.
Mr.. Jacob Kennedy has added porch TO his
house on Bond street, and Mrs. Margaret Her.
man has had her house reprinted, inside and
out, by Mr.. Edmund Lee
A number Of persons visited Mr.. Alex. NJ
Fulford's hay field, near Bel Air, on Tuesday, to
witness the operation Of his new Keystone hay
loader. With three inexperienced hands two
horse wagon was loaded in eight minutes.
Mr.. VIM. johnson, conductor on the morning
train from Delta was taken very sick at Pyles-
vile, Monday morning. Upon the arrival of
the train at Bel Air Mr.. johnson was taken to
the residence of DR.. Z. Hall Richardson and
put to bed DIR. Richardson administered ano-
dynes and in the afternoon Mrs. johnson, who
had been teegraphed for, came down In bug
gy and took her husband to their Eome In Delta
Messrs. j. MStreett, Thomas Hanway and
Allen Hoffman went to Wilmington, Del, last
Saturday, to look into the different electric
light systems, with view of aiding in the
organization of stock company for the pur-
pose of lighting the town with electricity. The
committee think electric lights could be fur
nished to each house, at cost of fifty cents
light per month.
Emmanuel (P. E.) Sunday School, Bel Air,
and Grace Chapel Sunday School, Hickory, pro,
pose to make an excursion over the Maryland
Central Railroad TO Druid Hill Park, on We'd
nesday next, July Goth. Round trip tickets
Ia To dplt F,,rS nd to, ahi
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15

LOOKING AT THE SOURCES OF WATER Srp-
PLY.-Col. w. W. Taylor, OF Philadelphia, on
Thursday of last week visited Bel Air, and made
an examination of the various sources from
which it was believed q supply of water could
be obtained for the town of Bel Air. The best
and most available source he found 10 be By
NUNS Run, but there might be some difficulty
in divertng any portion of the stream, on &C
count of possible injury to the mills farther
down the stream. Col. Taylor suggested that
the gauge of the flow of water in the stream on
DIR. E. Hall Richardson's place be taken, at
about its minimum, and said that the supply
generally estimated to be necessary is 80 gal
Ions of water per day for each inhabitant. This
would include all that would be needed for
sprinklipg the streets, &c. He pointed out
several eminences which would be suitable for
a storage tank holding about 1000 gallons.
The probable cost of the engine, boiler
house, storage tank, mains, &C., Col. Taylor
thought would not exceed $12, 600. The mains,
he suggested, should be six inches in diameter
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
President Cleveland and the G.. A. r.

President Cleveland last February received
a letter signed by the Mayor of st. Louis, the
President of the Merchants Exchange and
the commander OF a prominent Grand Army
Post, inviting him and Mrs. Cleveland to be
present at the National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, to be held in
that city next September. The President
verbally accepted the invitation, but after his
veto of the Dependent Pensions Bill certain
Grand Army posts endeavored to make po-
litcal capital by declaring that if President
Cleveland came they would stay away. Their
utterances were extremely insulting and in
consequence the President has written to the
committee of invitation declining to 60 to st.
Lonis at the time of the Grand Army en-
campment.
lie is not conscious, he says, of any act
which should make him fear to meet the
Grand Army or any other assemblage of his
fellow citizens, and for himself he would not
be afraid of insult. But the dignity of the
Office entrusted to him he must protect, and
if his official acts are to be the subject of dis
cussion it is better that he should not be
present. Moreover, he has no desire to be
the cause of any discord or to embarrass the
citizens of st. Louis in the entertainment of
their guests, and for these reasons he with
draws his acceptance of their invitation
1t was expected that the presence of the
President and Mrs. Cleveland would attract
at least million of visitors to St. Louis, and
the merchants, hotel keepers and others
whose business would be benefited thereby
arc justly indignant at the action of these
Grand Army posts. The President does not
hold the organization responsible but blames
the bitter partisans who openly threatened
to insult him if he came TO St. Louis.
We do not believe this uncalled for insult
to the President OF the United States came
from any men who distinguished themselves
for gallantry in the field. 1t proceeded, more
likely, from those whose warlike ardor was
aroused only when the war was over and
they were no longer in danger.
The President can stand it, but it is diff
cult to see how the Grand Army of the Re.
public can survive this exhibition of bitter
partisan feeling. 1t is one of the cardinal
principles of tue organization that politics
shall be rigidly ignored, and the prestige and
usefulness of .the G. A. r. will be gone for
ever unless 1t condemns those who have
brought disgrace upon it.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
OUR DELTA LETTER,
Death Of Thomas McLaughIin-An I'm
prOvised Dance-Other News.

Mr.. Thomas Mclaughlin. who died on Thurs.
day, 18th inst, Of a complication of diseases was
buried at Mt. Nebo NJ. p. Church. last Saturday
Mr.. Mclaughlin was an honest, Woodworking
man, and possessed the goodwill OF everybody
He was born near the Hickory, Hartford county
Nd, and was the son of James Mclaughlin who
was noted for his great physical strength, and
who died few years ago at the advanced age of
one hundred years.
Slate is selling very rapidly at present, but
there Is no extra charge in the prices. Shipments
are being made daily over both of the railroads
The young ladies and gentlemen of Delta on
last Monday night took the benefit of the harp
and fddles of some Italians and held dance in
Myers Hall. near Pylesville, in which about
twenty couples participated. They were Joined
by some of Harford's fair young damsels and
ladies from Baltimore who are visiting in the
neighborhood. They all said they enjoyed them
selves ever so much, and got home by daylight
in the morning.
Mr.. Charles e. Hawkins, formerly of Jarretts-
vile, has commenced the erection of dwelling
house in Delta, and anticipates living In that
place.
MIR. Hawkins is carrying on the marble BUSH
ness, and is turning out some excellent work.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
The western maryland College,

We have received the Goth Annual Catalogue
OF this excellent College, which is now in
the front rank of the educational institutions
Of the State. 1t is for students of both sexes,
who are taught in separate departments. The
course of instruction is complete and comprc-
hensiye, especial attention being paid TO the
preparation of young men and women as
teachers. The college is located in the beauti-
full and flourishing town of Westminster, Car
roll county, Nd, on the Western Saryan
Railroad, in a climate unsurpassed for health.
Rev. Thos. Lewis, A. NJ, d. d., is President of
the Faculty, and is assisted by an able corps of
instructors in every department.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
HERE AND THERE.

Among the many good fields of corn in liar-
ford, Mr.. Geo. l.. Scott, on Wildfell farm, BAR
lington, has one of the finest. The stalks are
large and are all tasseling. He also has field
of tomatoes which are hard to beat
The farmers around Highland station are busy
with their harvest and have commenced to cut
oats. large gathering Of young folks from
Delta and this vicinity took place in Myers
Hall, Monday night They had good time
The music by an Italian band was very good
The new firm of Ramsay IL Bro. are doing II
good business.
There is not more than half a crop of wheat
in Marshalrs district. Oats promises II good
yield and grass an average crop. All of the
candidates have visited us during harvest The
greater number will have to take up the doleful
lamentation, the harvest is past, the summer is
ended and we arc not elected
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15


PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs.-The County Commissioners were in SET
sion on Monday, all of the members being
present.
A petition was received from large number
of taxpayers asking the Commissioners to APP
propriate sufficient sum of money TO build q
school house in the fifth election district, on
the public road leading from Sanders Shops to
Milford or Preston's Mills. The petition sets
forth that there is not less than an average of
80 scholars to be accommodated by the build.
ing Of this school house, the nearest school
house to any of whom being two miles distant
some of them having three miles to walk to get
to school. The petition is signed by VIM. 7.
Walter, Benz. Amos, II. II. Ayres, VIM. A.
Thomas, Jas. z. STREET., John +. Folker, Benj
Rigdon, VIM. McComas. VIM. A. Grafton and
Others, who agree to aid in building the school
house. The petition was referred TO the School
Commissioners.
The resignation of Mr.. Samuel 3. James as
Constable in the Fifth district, was received and
accepted.
The dispute over tho amount of damages to
be paid James II. Preston for opening road
through his place, in the second district, will
be compromised, the arrangement of the affair
having been left with Mr.. VIM. Young, counsel
to the board.
The Commissioners will meet again July
25th
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
For GovernOr-Ho Henry d. FarnandIs

We are gratifed 10 find that the name of
our distinguished fellow citizen, Hon. Henry
d. Farnandis, has been brought forward
prominently 10 connection with the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor. 1t is well
known that he does not seek the Governor
ship or any other public Office, but We believe
he would he thoroughly acceptable 10 the
Democracy Of the whole State and would
have no opposition in the Convention. His
triumphant election would follow, as mat
ter of course.
Mr.. Farnandis has wei edrned-this mark
of respect at the hands of the Democrats of
Maryland. No man in the State las labored
more earnestly and efficiently, during the
past twenty years, for the success of the
party In every campaign within that period
he has taken an active part, not only as chair
man of the Democratic Executive Committee
of Hartford county, but as a member of the
Democratic State Central Committee. His
talents and his influence have always been
given to the cause freely whenever the party
has needed his services He is therefore en-
titled 10 the highest honors the Democratic
party in Maryland could bestow on him.
In asking for his nomination Mr.. Farnan-
dis's friends do not rest their claims entirely
upon the value of his services to the Demo-
cratic party through long series of years,
but upon the ground, also, If pre-eminent
fitness fol- the exalted position of Governor
of the,State of Maryland. His ability, his I'M
furnished honor and integrity, his experience
in public affairs, his popularity and his deyo-
ton to Democratic principles all combine to
make him the candidate above all others who
could unite the Democracy of the State and
lead them TO victory. His elevation to the
Governorship, unsought as it would be by
himself would he fit rounding out of a life
of unselfsh devotion TO Democratic princi-
Piles and of usefulness to the party.
After having abored so zealously for the
party Mr.. Farnandis ought to be willing to
crafty his political associates by permitting
them to use his name as a candidate, and
every proper influence should be brought to
bear upon him to accept the honor which we
believe the Democratic party of the State are
not only willing hut anxious 10 bestow upon
him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
DIED..

STEWART.-Saturday, July 9th, at the SEX
toms house, near Rock Spring Church, of pneu-
monia. GEOkGEANNA STEWART, wife of
VIM. E. Stewart, aged 81 years
The deceased was reared in the family of the
late Col. VIM. Hanna, of Fountain Green and
was respected by all for her good qualities
She was buried at Clarks Chapel, on Monday,
llth inst. Rev. A. D. Valentine conducted the
funeral services. Pall-bearers-Jacob Francis,
Chas. Bond, Aquila Preston, Jacob Preston,
Edward johnson, Robert Tasker. The deceas.
ed leaves her husband with eight children, the
youngest only two weeks old.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
Letter From webster.

We are now in the midst of harvest Mr. Van
degrift on Tuesday had still field of wheat to
cut. The wheat crop will be about onc-third the
average.
Mr.. w. s. Evans was the first to pick ripe tc-
matoes. They are of fine size and flavor.
Mr.. q. Silver has the best field of fall or late
tomatoes to be seen for miles around. There also
seems to be a fine crop of candidates.
Miss Stella Fink, of Baltimore, who has been
Miss Mary Colon, who has been the guest of
Mrs. 4. ID. Rue, has gone to her home in Hope
well, Somerset county. Nd, leaving many friends
who miss her bright company.
Mrs. Robert Sherwood, of New York, paid Web
ster flying visit, on Monday of this week.
Mrs. g. w. Bolts has the best garden | have
seen. Her sugar corn is now large enough to eat
1t is new variety. ripening a few weeks earlier
than others. w. j.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
LEVEL ITEMS.

Last Friday was the warmest day of the season.
We would respectfully call the attention of the
proper authorities to the piece of road leading
by this place. 1t certainly is in wretched con-
dltion.
Mr. Jno w. Spencer has the finest field of corn
to be seen in these parts also a field of tomatoes
that promises a good yield.
Rev. Thos. b. Knowles, of Newark, Delaware,
breaches at Christian Chapel, Avondale morn
ing and night Sunday, July 10th.
Some of our neghbors have threshcd their
wheat. Judging from reports not half crop
can be expected.
Rumor reports that there will soon - but
wait and see.
There are more copies of The 4EgiS taken at
this office than any other county paper. SO says
the p. NJ. CLIQUE.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

Divine Service may be expected at Moore's
Hall, Fallston, on Sunday next, July 18th, at p.
NJ, by Rev. j. w. Larmour.
Deer Creek disappointment for Sum-
day July l7th Preaching at Deer Creek Church,
1880 A. NJ, Yingling Chapel at $3.50 p. NJ. A Sab
bath School will DO organized at the latter place
Immediately after preaching. You are invited.
s. +. Cassen, Pastor.
-Rev. James b. Craighill will preach at Grace
p. NJ. Sunday School at 3 p. NJ.
Bel Air and Mt. Zion NJ. e. Churches
Preaching at Bel Air NJ. E. Church, by the pastor,
Rev: I. Wood. on Sabbath, at l0h A. NJ and p.
NJ; Mt. Zion at 3P NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15

on the principal streets. The plan usually
pursued is to pump the water directly from the
stream into the main supply pipes. When
these are filled the overflow goes into the
storage tank. In case of fire the water is drawn
directly from the stream. The storage tank is
10 be used chiefly when repairs to the engine or
works are needed.
Col. Taylor has had much practical expe.
ricnce in constructing water works, having
butt those nj lIavre de Grace, Westminster,
Easion and more recently at Chattanooga lie
Is also preparing to build wafer works at
Moorestown, n. j., lie thinks there arc no
insuperable obstacles in the way of supplying
Bel Air with an abundance OF pure water at a
moderate cUst.
DEATH OF JOHN ScoTT.-John Scott, a wide.
ly known preacher of the Society of Friends,
died at Oakland, California, on the 9th instant,
in the Goth year of his age. He was born at
Hebron Mills. On Western Run, Baltimore
county, June lst, l19S. His father was Thomas
Scott, who came to Baltimore county from
Bucks county, Pa, when boy, in l7T2 Thos.
Scott WAS successful farmer and miller, and
his son John followed these calings. He did
notdevote al of his time to secular pursuits
but feeling impelcd to preach the Gospel he
travelled extensively through the South and
West, accompanying other Friends, among
them Joseph John Quincy, a prominent md
esteemed friend from England, who visited this
country.
John Scott married Elizabeth Littig, of Balti-
more, December 18th, 1927. which was the
N
Friends Society. Their wedding trip was
BY stage from Baltimore TO Washington,
and occupied two days. Now the trip is
made in 40 minutes. They attended leyee of
President Adams and were presented TO his Ex-
ccllency by Col Little.
In 1876 he was sent to North Carolina TO re-
organize the Friends schools which had been
closed during the war, and was afterwards COM
missioned with funds to be used at his dscre-
ton for the relief of destitute Friends. He was
School Commissioner for Baltimore county
for ID years, the only Office he was ever willing
to hold. He Vice President of the Balti-
more county Bible Society and also of the Mary
land Bible Society As q minister his visits en-
tended to California, Oregon and Canada His
wife died about two years ago. Six children
survive them. They celebrated their golden
wedding Dec. 18th, 1877, at the residence of
their son, Irving Scott, in San Francisco
Several hundred persons were present and the
Quaker poet, John G. Whittier, sent them con.
gratulatory and characteristic letter.
John Scott lived for % years where he was born
and then removed to Darlington, in this county,
making his home with his son, George l.. Scott
lie was man of great energy and endurance
and since he was II years old had crossed the
continent to California 13 times.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
Tell the Truth.

The statement in the Times that the only dis.
play of the national colors in Bel Air on tho
Fourth OF July was at the residence of Capt. X.
displayed at Major Burrills Hotel. One OF them
was borne in the late war by the eth New Jersey
fought battles in Virginia, Major Burril having
been an officer in the regiment. Both flags were
thrown TO tho breeze on the Fourth, and the
writer of the paragraph was either blind or made
q wilful statement for the purpose of belittling
the citizens of the town. A UNION SOLDIER,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
LETTER FROM HIGH POINT.

ii. ID. ilanway has harvested and threshed his
wheat crop. He has % bushels to the acre
I. Z. Blair has the best field of corn in the
neighborhood.
VIM. II. Rocky has just completed a carriage
house, ice house and dairy combined, for Mr.
VIM. Glenn.
l. w. Thompson has enlarged his store at this
place and stocked it with first-class goods.
Is. G. Hanway has heifer ~ years old which
gave birth to two fine calves, few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. g. Painter of Birmingham,
Ala, are on a visit at b. G Hanway's.
Mrs. e. johnson and Mr.. r. Jones are spend.
ing few days at the residence of Mr.. Harry u.
Ilanway. HIGH.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-07-15
FAIR AND FESTIVAL
Ar
ST. STEPHENS. UPPER FALLS, BALTIC. Co.
The annual Fair for the benz fit of st. Stephens
Church will be held at the usual place. near the
Church,
Beginning Monday, August sth. and
Closing Saturday, Aug. 18th, 1857.
AND FESTIVAL
THE TABLES,

No: l. THE YOUNG LADIES TABLE. in
charge of the Misses Lindsay, assisted by the
Misses Quinln and the Misses Hennessy and
NJ. Scott.
No. 2. THE CONFECTIONERY TABLE, di-
rected by the Misses King, assisted by the
Misses Fleury, X. Unger, NJ Mcmahon and NJ.
No. ). THE YOUNG MEMS TABLE. under
the supervision Of Mr.. A. Miller, Jr., assisted
by his brothers Rnd sisters.
No. L. THE SUPPER TABLE. presided over by
Mrs. Murphy. Jr., Mrs. T. French Mrs. A.
Scott assisted by Mrs. Chas. Gilbert and the
Misses Scott. Murphy, Snare and Miss NJ. Gro
min.
No. 5. THE ICE CREAM TABLE, superintend-
cd by the Messrs. Weiss BROTHERS.
No. 8. THE TEMPERAMENT TABLE. under the
care of Messrs. Draayer Brothers, J. Kelly, L..
Quinlin.
No. :. THE DANCING PAVILION, presided
over by Messrs. T. French s. French and Her
man Miller.
No. 8. JACOBS WELL under the management
of Miss Clara Draaycr. assisted by the Misses
NJ. Baker. II. Whalen, NJ. Morsythe.
No. .. THE FISH POND. under the control of
the little Misses NJ. and X. Doyle and l.. Weiss.